About Planetarium Weekend Shows

Step inside our Planetarium and join us for one of our planetarium shows.

We have three different shows running every day at the weekends. The show schedule is shown below.

Planetarium shows cost £3.95 per person per show* (£3 for members), in addition to Thinktank's admission price.

Pre-booking available online as an add-on activity when you purchase your admission tickets.

Weekend planetarium shows

Seasonal Stars: Summer

A show about easy-to-see objects in this season's sky; includes how to find the North Star and how to find some of the seasonal constellations.

This includes the 10min show*: Neutron Stars — The Most Extreme Things that are not Black Holes
Discover what makes neutron stars some of the most extreme and fascinating objects in the universe.

Total show length 20min, suitable for all ages.

Show times:
11am, 12.15pm, 1.45pm, 4pm*
(*not Saturday 25 July, Saturday 5 August, Saturday 29 August)

The Great Bear

Storytelling under the stars, hear a story from North America as to why the Great Bear lives in the sky. (Ideal for young families.)

Show length 10 min, ideal for young families

Show times
11.30pm, 3.15pm

Audio Universe

This is a planetarium show, but unlike traditional shows the soundtrack takes the lead role.

All of the objects in space are represented with rich sounds as well as with incredible visuals. The audience can listen to the stars appear and hear the planets orbit around their heads. Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System is an immersive experience that can be enjoyed irrespective of level of vision.

Show length 35min, suitable for all ages

Show times:
1pm, 2.30pm